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1949 Map of Duwamish Head

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Duwamish Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Puget Sound defines this mid-century landscape, acting as a bustling maritime corridor connecting Seattle to its island neighbors and the peninsula. The map captures a critical period of post-war growth, particularly in the residential developments of West Seattle, Arbor Heights, and High Point. These neighborhoods are documented with significant local detail, including neighborhood staples like the Lafayette Sch and West Seattle High Sch.

Maritime infrastructure is the focal point of the region's economy, with established ferry routes like the Seattle-Winslow Ferry and the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth Ferry providing essential links to Bainbridge Island and Vashon Island. Along the shoreline, specialized sites such as the Laurel Beach Sanatorium and the industrial pocket of Creosote sit alongside recreational landmarks like Schmitz Park and a prominent Golf Course at Restoration Point.